PRO

Some substances that are added to make water safe to drink may be harmful if used in the dialysis process. True or Flase

• True

• False

Of the three components that make up dialysate, which one is in the greatest quantity?

• Bicarb

• Treated Water

• Acid

Which contaminant, if able to cross the dialyzer membrane, can cause hemolysis or bursting of the red blood cells?

• Virus

• Chlorine/Chloramine

• Fluoride

• Bacteria/Endotoxin

There are at least two carbon filtration devices in a dialysis water treatment system located before the PRO. The first carbon filtration filter is called the:

• Resister/Resistivity tank

• Utilization tank

• Worker tank

• Conduction tank

According to AAMI standards, what is the minimum length of time water must be exposed to carbon?

• 10-minute EBCT

• 30-minute EBCT

• 8 hours EBCT

• 24 hours EBCT

The carbon filtration device removes what contaminate from the water?

• Calcium and Magnesium

• Chlorine

• Carbon and Carbonic Acid

• Copper and Iron

The first Total Chlorine test must be performed:

• Before turning the RO on for the day

• Before the last patient treatment ends

• Before initiation of the first patient treatment

• Within the first hour of first patient shift

What is the maximum level of Total Chlorine allowed in water used to provide dialysis?

• 01 ppm

• 0.1 ppm

• 0.09 ppm

• 1.0 ppm

What is the length of time the RO must be running before water checks can be performed?

• 3 minutes

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

What is the minimum Percent Rejection allowed for RO machines used by FMS staff to provide inpatient dialysis services?

• 60%

• 77%

• 80%

• 50%